Bath tops Exeter in high-scoring match, securing revenge with 40-34 win

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Bath tops Exeter in high-scoring match, securing revenge with 40-34 win

Summary

Bath Rugby defeated Exeter Chiefs 40-34 in a thrilling encounter on October 2, 2026. Following a loss to Exeter in the previous season's semi-final, Bath took a first-half lead with four tries. As the match progressed, Exeter responded with their own efforts, including two tries from Immanuel Feyi-Waboso. Despite Exeter's strong comeback, a penalty try helped Bath secure the win, resulting in back-to-back defeats for the Chiefs in the new season. Exeter earned two bonus points despite the loss due to their scoring efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Bath leads at halftime 26-10 with four tries.
•Exeter scores four tries, including two by Feyi-Waboso.
•Varney awarded a penalty try for Bath.
•This is Bath's second win of the season.
•Exeter claims two bonus points despite the loss.

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What they're saying

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Bath 40-34 Exeter Bath made to fight all the way in thriller Bath went to the top of the Gallagher Prem after beating Exeter Chiefs in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller. Exeter trailed 26-10 at the interval but rallied to lead 33-31 midway through the second half before a yellow card for scrum-half Stephen Varney eventually proved decisive. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Press Association